Caelix
An invented name of unknown meaning, possibly derived from the Latin word "caelum" meaning "heaven".
Name Census estimates that about 15 living Americans carry the first name Caelix. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Caelix today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Caelix births was 2019 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Caelix. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Caelix. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
15
~ 1 in 22,850,289 Americans
Peak year
2019
8 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2019 SSA rank
#9,029
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Caelix: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Caelix by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Caelix during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 15 | 0 | 15 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Caelix
The given name Caelix is thought to have originated from the Latin language, with its roots tracing back to ancient Roman civilization. Scholars suggest that the name derives from the Latin word "caelum," which translates to "sky" or "heaven." This celestial connection implies a profound reverence for the heavens and the divine realm.
During the Roman era, names with celestial connotations were often bestowed upon individuals, reflecting the society's deep respect for the celestial deities and the vast expanse of the night sky. The name Caelix may have been given to newborns as a way to seek divine protection and blessings from the heavenly realms.
While the name does not appear to hold significant historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its linguistic roots can be traced back to the classical Latin language. It is speculated that the name may have been in use among the Roman nobility or upper classes, who were known for their fondness for names with deeper symbolic meanings.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Caelix can be found in historical documents from the late Roman period, around the 4th and 5th centuries AD. However, the name remained relatively uncommon throughout the Middle Ages and the Renaissance period, potentially due to the influence of Christianity and the adoption of more traditional biblical names.
Throughout history, a few notable individuals have borne the name Caelix:
1. Caelix Rufius (c. 150 AD) – A Roman philosopher and scholar known for his writings on the nature of the universe and the divine order.
2. Caelix Valerius (c. 350 AD) – A Roman military commander who played a pivotal role in defending the empire against barbarian invasions.
3. Caelix Quintus (c. 650 AD) – A renowned architect and engineer who contributed to the design and construction of several iconic buildings and structures during the Byzantine era.
4. Caelix Aurelius (c. 1100 AD) – A renowned poet and writer during the High Middle Ages, whose works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.
5. Caelix Montague (c. 1550 AD) – An English explorer and navigator who led several expeditions to the New World, contributing to the exploration and mapping of the Americas.
While the name Caelix may have been overshadowed by more common names throughout various periods, its celestial origins and rich linguistic heritage continue to intrigue scholars and name enthusiasts alike, offering a glimpse into the ancient Roman civilization and its reverence for the heavenly realms.
People
Caelix + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Caelix as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Caelix: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Caelix?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 15 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Caelix going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 22,850,289 US residents.
Is Caelix a common name?
We classify Caelix as "Very Rare". It ranks above 35.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 15 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Caelix most popular?
The single biggest year for Caelix was 2019, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Caelix is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Caelix in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Caelix a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Caelix in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Caelix still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Caelix in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Caelix can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Caelix?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.